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Henry Reid "Hank" McKenney Jr.

1937 - 2018

Henry Reid "Hank" McKenney Jr. obituary, 1937-2018, North Augusta, SC

BORN

1937

DIED

2018

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Posey Funeral Directors - North Augusta

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North Augusta, South Carolina

Henry McKenney Obituary

Memorial Services for Mr. Hank McKenney, 80, who entered into rest February 7, 2018, will be conducted Saturday, February 17, 2018, at 2 o'clock in Fairview Presbyterian Church. Rev. Masaki Chiba, Dr. G. Daniel McCall and Rev. Allen Thompson officiating. A private family interment will be held at the church columbarium.

Mr. McKenney was a native of Woodbury, Georgia, having made North Augusta home for the past 55 years. He was an active member of Fairview Presbyterian Church where he served in many capacities including the Chancel Choir. Mr. McKenney retired as a chemical engineer and vice president of manufacturing with DSM Chemical with 41 years of service. He was dedicated to his community and served as Mayor of North Augusta from 1975-1981, a North Augusta City Council member from 1973-1975, was former president of the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce and was honored as a North Augusta Citizen of the year. Mr. McKenney was a founding member of the Rotary Club of North Augusta where he was a Paul Harris Fellow and was very active in the Rotary Youth Exchange Program. He loved his family, serving his Church and was a Master Gardner.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Helen McKenney; three sons; Mike (Spring) McKenney, Decatur, GA, Keith (Alba) McKenney, Augusta, GA and Sam (Jamie) McKenney, Frisco, TX; two grandsons, Donovan McKenney Casey, Ft. Campbell, KY and Anderson McKenney, Tyrone, GA; granddaughter-in-law, Caitlynn Casey; two great-grandchildren, Marshall Casey and Morgan Casey, Muskogee, OK; his brother, Glenn (Yvonne) McKenney, Marietta, GA; his brother-in-law, Lewis (DiAnn) Friedrichsen, Virginia Beach, VA; his sister-in-law, Suzanne Friedrichsen, Pensacola, FL; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fairview Presbyterian Church, Olde Town Preservation Association, North Augusta Arts & Heritage Center, North Augusta Cultural Arts Council, or Symphony Orchestra of Augusta. Visit www.PoseyCares.com for giving address information.

Special thanks and love goes to Hank's caregiver, Nikki Lambert, and to our wonderful and supportive friends and family who walked this journey of tears with us every day.

Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803.278.1181). Visit the registry at www.PoseyCares.com

Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Feb. 11, 2018.
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Sincere condolences for your loss and best wishes to all McKenney family members moving forward. The Loper Family always appreciated youthful times together and memories are still strong. Life is too fast, however an exceptional experience.

Craig Loper

March 13, 2018

So sorry for your loss. May the Family find comfort and strength from the thoughts at Phillipians 4: 13.

February 19, 2018

Dear Helen and family
Stad to hear yesterday that Hank Hans passed away.My sincere condoleances to you and to the family.I personal and also DSM have very good remembrances of Hank and all the good things and business he did for DSM worldwide. It was for me a great pleasure to have worked with Hank for many ,many years. I wish you strength to bear this sad bereavement. Jan Zuidam ,Maasticht , The Netherlands .

Jan Zuidam

February 19, 2018

Keith
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mavis Ryder

February 13, 2018

My prayers to you Helen and your family. I always enjoyed hearing about your travels together.

Andrea Spano

February 11, 2018

Thanks be to God for blessing us with Hank Mckenney! Hank was a mountain of a man who had a quiet confidence and was a born leader. When he spoke, you listened and willingly followed. I think that he excelled in everything he did! He had many fine qualities that I admired, but one of the finest was his kindness. I will never forget the remarkable act of kindness he showed to me at a time when I was searching for employment, where he definitely went the extra mile on my behalf! I know that his former neighbor, Helen Renaker loved both of the Mckenney's and had a very special fondness for the many things Hank did to help after her husband died. Hank's lifestyle, actions, and his willingness to serve others were indicative of his Christian faith. His loss will be mourned my many and our heart goes out to Helen as she copes with her new life without Hank. But we know where Hank's eternal soul rests now and we give thanks to Jesus Christ for that! Hank's dear departed friend, Ellen Smith who also was a member of Fairview, loved to sing with great joy and spirit, "When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing it will be!" Amen to that! We look forward to seeing Hank again and celebrating what an awesome God we serve!

David & Bettye Pullen

February 11, 2018

So sorry to hear/see Hank's passing. I worked with him for several years in the 70's at CNC and then again as Arcadian/DSM in the 90's. Hank was a great guy and a pleasure to be around and work with. He will be dearly missed by all that new and associated with him. Our deepest sympathy to Helen and the family.

Ed & Barbara Anderson

Ed Anderson

February 11, 2018

Mr Hank was a great man, I was lucky to have worked with him but more honored to call him my friend. We shared the love of gospel music and playing golf. He will bw surely missed. I will be praying for his wife, family and friends to find peace and comfort. No doubt he has gone home to be with our Lord and Savior.

Michael Newsome

February 9, 2018

My condolences to the family. May the wonderful memories of your loved one comfort you until God's promises are fulfilled. Matthew 5:5

February 9, 2018

Our sincere condolences for the loss of your dear loved one. May happy memories and the words of Isaiah 57:15 be with all the family and friends of Mr. McKenney.

February 8, 2018

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